The fight started explosive with TJ Dillashaw showing his wrestling prowess taking John Lineker to the ground while John Lineker is quick on his feet and keeping his distance while striking. The second round however TJ Dillashaw brought him to the ground and was caught in half-guard; however from there he kept on pounding John Lineker. Lineker did not defend himself properly.

TJ Dillashaw kept on taking Lineker to the ground and it seems Lineker is very slow to even see it coming.

Lineker tried to get aggressive in the third round with body shots but this is mostly a night for TJ Dillashaw.

“You did nothing wrong, it is perfect” – referring to the dominance in the second round.

TJ Dillashaw’s speech after winning
“That calf slicer is deep, it is going to hurt tomorrow”. “I am very happy, no one has dominated him like this before”. “He wants this belt back”. “I want a fight against Cruz, if I don’t get it, this game is rigged.”

Dominating ground and pound by TJ Dillashaw to Lineker on the 2nd round: